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South Auditorium Renewal Project photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1367

Scope and Contents

This collection consists mainly of black-and-white photographs taken circa 1965-1966 during the South Auditorium Renewal Project. The photographs, most taken by Ackroyd Photography, show buildings during construction, as well as the surrounding area in southwest Portland. The collection also includes four architectural floor plans by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, as well as three newspaper clippings, dating from circa 1965-1969, about the Portland Center high-rise apartments.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1965-1969

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet (1 slim letter document case)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection consists mainly of black-and-white photographs taken circa 1965-1966 during the South Auditorium Renewal Project. The photographs show buildings during construction, as well as the surrounding area. The collection also includes four architectural floor plans and newspaper clippings about the Portland Center high-rise apartments.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Kenneth Ehlers, November 2002 (Lib. Acc. 24826).

Title
Guide to the South Auditorium Renewal Project photograph collection
Status
Completed
Date
2012; revised 2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

Contact:
1200 SW Park Ave.
Portland OR 97205 United States
5033065204
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